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121Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
122Inception of Darwin's theory — The inception of Darwin s theory began with his search to explain contradictions in contemporary theories of organic development as well as religious explanations of the appearance of design in the natural world. His fascination as a young man… …
123Walter Emerson Baum — (December 14, 1884 – July 12, 1956) was an American artist and educator active in the Bucks and Lehigh County areas of Pennsylvania in the United States. In addition to being a prolific painter, Baum was also responsible for the founding of the… …
124Composite rules shinty-hurling — (Irish: Rialacha chomhréiteach sinteag iomáint), sometimes known simply as shinty hurling) is a hybrid sport which was developed to facilitate international matches between shinty players and hurling players. Shinty hurling is one of few team… …
125carbonium ion — /kahr boh nee euhm/ an organic ion containing a positively charged carbon atom (opposed to carbanion). [CARBON + IUM] * * * ▪ chemical ion Introduction any member of a class of organic molecules with positive charges localized at a carbon… …
126nucleic acid — /nooh klee ik, klay , nyooh /, Biochem. any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions: composed of linked nucleotides. [1890 95; NUCLE(US) + IC;… …
127Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… …
128arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… …
